2025 Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction
Join us for our largest fundraising event of the year! Expect an unforgettable evening filled with a delicious dinner, lively dancing, and a silent auction featuring incredible items. Slip into your favorite sneakers and celebrate the trailblazing women who have broken barriers, challenged the status quo, and lifted others along the way. This night is not only a celebration of remarkable women but a chance to invest in the future leaders we’re empowering every day!
We are excited to announce the return of our Sneaker Gala and Silent Auction! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., and prepare to join us at the Chattanooga Convention Center for a night dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in our community who embody the spirit of late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm.
The Sneaker Gala is more than just a fundraiser, it’s a chance to honor the trailblazing women who have broken barriers, challenged the status quo, and uplifted others along the way. Their leadership and contributions have made a lasting impact in our community, and we are proud to celebrate them alongside our supporters and partners. This night is not only a celebration of remarkable women but a chance to invest in the future leaders we’re empowering every day!
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, offering visibility and engagement with a wide network of community leaders, businesses, and philanthropists. To view sponsorship levels, click here, should you have any questions, please contact Jocelyn Loza at jloza@girlsincofchatt.org. Your partnership is essential in helping us continue our work to empower the next generation of leaders.
What is UnBought and UnBossed?
UnBought and UnBossed is more than just an event; it’s a tribute to the spirit and determination of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first woman and African American to seek the democratic party nomination for President of the United States in 1972. Chisholm declared herself a representative of all people and was committed to serving as a leader who would remain “Unbought and Unbossed.”
Since its inception in 2004, this event has become a beloved tradition in Hamilton County, drawing support from companies, professionals, and community leaders. Thousands have come together over the years to celebrate and honor female leaders who exemplify the Girls Inc. mission of being Strong, Smart, and Bold.
2024 Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction Recap
On May 4, 2024, we proudly celebrated 20 years of UnBought and UnBossed (UBUB), a milestone that marked not just the longevity but the evolution of this signature event. To honor this occasion, we transformed our traditional luncheon into an exciting evening event, a Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction. In keeping with our tradition of highlighting and honoring phenomenal women, we awarded the Sole Award in four key areas: STEM, Education, Advocacy, and Media.
UnBought and UnBossed is more than just an event; it’s a tribute to the spirit and determination of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first woman and African American to seek the democratic party nomination for President of the United States in 1972. Chisholm declared herself a representative of all people and was committed to serving as a leader who would remain “Unbought and Unbossed.”
Since its inception in 2004, this event has become a beloved tradition in Hamilton County, drawing support from companies, professionals, and community leaders. Thousands have come together over the years to celebrate and honor female leaders who exemplify the Girls Inc. mission of being Strong, Smart, and Bold.
